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College of the Desert Board discusses West Valley Campus planning and feasibility

College of the Desert board members are responding to growing calls from the public to build a west valley campus in Palm Springs at its full, originally planned size. You can watch the meeting in the player below. https://youtu.be/yWi35MKRq2A?list=PL64E2B4C5F2183BA1 A new report published this week shows the latest iteration of plans for a Palm Springs

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Riverside County among CA’s first to roll out mental health courts for homeless

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With more than 100,000 people living on California’s streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law on Wednesday that could force some of them into treatment as part of a program he describes as “care” but opponents argue is cruel. Newsom signed the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act on Wednesday.

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Firebirds have released season promotional & theme night schedule

The schedule is expected to showcase 12 nights that will highlight a variety of special themes. The promotional schedule for the Firebirds’ inaugural season includes: December Opening NightSunday, December 18 – 6:00 p.m. PTRally towel giveaway, presented by Acrisure Ugly Sweater/Teddy Bear Toss NightFriday, December 23 – 7:00 p.m. PTClear bag and magnet schedule giveaway,

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All-star line-up announced for ‘Rock the Plaza’ fundraising concert in Palm Springs

An all-star line-up of musicians and their rockstar friends will take part in a fundraising concert at the historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs. Organizers officially announced “the Palm Springs All Stars” concert, which will take place on Friday, November 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets and additional information may be found at savetheplazatheatreps.org. The Palm Springs All-Stars are headed by local residents

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Agua Caliente cultural plaza to be ‘epicenter’ of cultural heritage tourism in CA, officials promise

Local and state tribal leaders are joining with Visit California to announce a new cultural initiative that honors Native American tribes. You can watch it in the player below. The ‘epicenter for all cultural heritage tourism’ “This will be the epicenter for all cultural heritage tourism in California,” said Visit California’s President & Ceo, Caroline

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